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COBRA 36 WC-135R Constant Phoenix arrives Mildenhall.

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COBRA 36 WC-135R Constant Phoenix arrives Mildenhall.

Post by BOLLO » Thu Apr 13, 2023 12:27 pm

Looks like I picked a great week to come down.Aviano F-16s/E-4B and the arrival on the first time in to Europe of the new WC-135R Constant Phoenix 64-14836 calling COBRA 36 this morning.Thanks for looking. :thumb:

COBRA 36 on the go before the full stop due to winds .

Image1-COBRA-36-WC-135R-64-14836 by Paul Callaghan, on Flickr

Image2-WC-135R-64-14836-COBRA-36 by Paul Callaghan, on Flickr

Image3-COBRA-36H-WC-135R-64-1483 by Paul Callaghan, on Flickr

Image4-COBRA-36H-WC-135R-64-1483 by Paul Callaghan, on Flickr

And a wee bit of sun while she held for parking clearance.

Image5-COBRA-36H-on-the-hold-Bra by Paul Callaghan, on Flickr

Thanks for looking . :thumb:
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Post by Eagle130 » Thu Apr 13, 2023 12:35 pm

Lovely set, been a busy week!

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Post by Dave934 » Thu Apr 13, 2023 12:49 pm

Flipping 'eck that was quick !
Lovely photos of a great looking machine, well done mate.
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Post by Jasonics » Thu Apr 13, 2023 12:57 pm

Great catch and pics!!

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Post by sjoerd » Thu Apr 13, 2023 1:05 pm

Nice catch...Suffolk is the place to be this week!

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Post by Knife 04 » Thu Apr 13, 2023 1:11 pm

Very nice Paul and a great week to pick! Enjoyed your other posts throughout the week too!

Keep them coming :thumb:

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Post by Ridge Runner » Thu Apr 13, 2023 1:48 pm

Very nice :)

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Post by James Cutting » Thu Apr 13, 2023 2:04 pm

Lovely set again Paul, great week to have picked :)
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Post by matt e » Thu Apr 13, 2023 5:45 pm

Nice set Paul

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Post by BOLLO » Thu Apr 13, 2023 10:09 pm

Cheers fellas, chuffed ya like the shots.
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Post by Mark Owen » Thu Apr 13, 2023 11:05 pm

Great set. :thumbs: :thumb:

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Post by paddyboy » Fri Apr 14, 2023 3:43 am

Hi Paul :P

Top set there, Bud :thumbs:

Well done you and thanks for posting :thumb:

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Post by BOLLO » Fri Apr 14, 2023 10:40 pm

Thank you Mark/Paddy lad for the comments.
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Post by Senna4165 » Sat Apr 15, 2023 6:07 am

Nice one bollo 😁
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Post by BOLLO » Tue Apr 25, 2023 10:02 pm

Thank you sir.
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Post by D.Lemckert » Thu Apr 27, 2023 9:43 am

Excellent shots!

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Post by Skywatcher » Thu Apr 27, 2023 10:00 am

Good morning Paul mate
Very very nice indeed
Particularly like photo n1 in particular
Cheers for sharing
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